To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish free and comprehensive mental health care to former members of the Armed Services, and for other purposes.

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Bill Number

HR 2736

Introduced

May 25, 2017

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Topics

Armed Forces and National Security Mental health Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation Veterans' medical care

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Summary

This bill: (1) directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to furnish comprehensive mental health care at no cost to any former member of the Armed Forces, and (2) makes former members eligible for readjustment counseling and related mental health services.

Actions

May 25, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 25, 2017

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 25, 2017

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4594)
May 25, 2017

Introduced in House

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